1. Describe the stasis in the play: where, when, who, what, etc. in a paragraph.
The play involves a gay activist, Ned, who lives in a time where HIV/AIDS is still a relatively new concept in the world. He has many homosexual friends who have become sick and died from this disease so he sets out to start an organization whose mission is to bring more awareness to the cause and hopefully to find a cure. This play started around 1981 in New York City.
2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion is when Ned suspects that Felix may have HIV/AIDS.
3. What is the unique factor?
The unique factor is the day that Ned sees how AIDS is affecting those who have it.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
Will Ned ever find closure for the death of his friends?
5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
One type of exposition is where Ned suspects that Felix has AIDS but doesn't tell him; another form of exposition is where everyone is aware AIDS is spreading but doesn't know what the cause of it is nor knows more info about it.
6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
The most theatrical moment of the play is when Felix dies.
8. What does Ned want and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of his getting what he wants?
Ned wants awareness toward the topic of this epidemic to be widespread. He also wants funding so that his organization can utilize the funds towards research of this epidemic so that a cure can be found and and many people can stop dying. However, the lack of support from many sources such as the government, his wealthy brother, and many others who are against homosexuality prevent this from occurring.
9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
The term "Normal Heart" makes me believe that it represents compassion among society. In this play, it does a good job of displaying those who have a normal heart and those who are cold. The new house Ben plans on getting is an example of what he values in life which makes Ned realize he does not what to be associated with him anymore.
10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.
The family relationship showed in this play is between Ned and his brother Ben. Ben is a very wealthy lawyer who spends money on materialistic items and when Ned seeks assistance from Ben for funding his organization looking to cure AIDS and bring awareness, he declines and passively shows his views against homosexuality.
The play involves a gay activist, Ned, who lives in a time where HIV/AIDS is still a relatively new concept in the world. He has many homosexual friends who have become sick and died from this disease so he sets out to start an organization whose mission is to bring more awareness to the cause and hopefully to find a cure. This play started around 1981 in New York City.
2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion is when Ned suspects that Felix may have HIV/AIDS.
3. What is the unique factor?
The unique factor is the day that Ned sees how AIDS is affecting those who have it.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
Will Ned ever find closure for the death of his friends?
5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
One type of exposition is where Ned suspects that Felix has AIDS but doesn't tell him; another form of exposition is where everyone is aware AIDS is spreading but doesn't know what the cause of it is nor knows more info about it.
6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
The most theatrical moment of the play is when Felix dies.
7. List some of the themes of the play.
-Homosexuality
-Acceptance
-Family
-Epidemics
-Politics
8. What does Ned want and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of his getting what he wants?
Ned wants awareness toward the topic of this epidemic to be widespread. He also wants funding so that his organization can utilize the funds towards research of this epidemic so that a cure can be found and and many people can stop dying. However, the lack of support from many sources such as the government, his wealthy brother, and many others who are against homosexuality prevent this from occurring.
9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
The term "Normal Heart" makes me believe that it represents compassion among society. In this play, it does a good job of displaying those who have a normal heart and those who are cold. The new house Ben plans on getting is an example of what he values in life which makes Ned realize he does not what to be associated with him anymore.
10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.
The family relationship showed in this play is between Ned and his brother Ben. Ben is a very wealthy lawyer who spends money on materialistic items and when Ned seeks assistance from Ben for funding his organization looking to cure AIDS and bring awareness, he declines and passively shows his views against homosexuality.